Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-18

loved sleep meath the skies of New Haven;
the trumpet of resurrection shall wake many
from the battlefelds where they gave up
their lives that freedom and their country
might live. But for those he1oes of ours
who sleep in unknown graves, no less than to
those who rest in the silent cities above
which stands this grim and watchful sentinel,
shall this monument speak to coming gener-
atoms that it is indeed a sweet and an honor
able thing to die for ones country. To all
who went out from this town and city of
New Haven to offer their lives in the service
OF their native and adopted country, shall it
be living testimonial for all time to come,
and may it serve to fan the fires of patriot
ism and heroic devotion in the scions OF all
future generations who shall live within its
magnificent shadow. To the care of the
city of New Haven, in the name of the town
of New Haven, now commit this monu-
ment. Be that care sacred trust; be it
watchful and true; proof in the remote
future as now, that New Haven holds in
loving and tender regard the memory of its
soldier and sailor heroes, patriots and
martyrs.
Mayor York accepted the trust in an i'm
pressive speech:
MAYOR YORK,s ACCEPTANCE.
His Honor Receives the Monument In
Trust for the City.
I'LL. Sud1u 1du anu l6l1O" CLtAAOLo- NY
acceptance of such a trust on behalf of the
city of New Haven-"a sacred trust" my
friend has termed it's pleasant duty.
But before the city assumes that obligation
permit me to say q word, and that word
address more particularly to the young. The
day has been given thus far to the past; may
not fairly claim your attention during these
closing exercises while I make a suggestion
as to the future!
This monument has been completed. II
commentaries the deeds of those who have
served their country in the wars in which we
as people have been engaged. You have
already been reminded that the last
of these wars was brought to close nearly
quarter of a century ago. For twenty ODD
years the men who fought or those who have
been spared have devoted themselves te
works of peace. Many wounds have
healed. Only the scars remain. To mos
Of those whom my voice can reach the late
war-our civil warts history and tradition
1t ended before they were born. All ovel
the country, in the South as we'll as in the
North, new generation has sprung up
They are already taking their places as citi
zens of the United States. The man of thirty
may recollect how the news reached him tina
the war was ended, but that is about all
He is looking and pressing forward, hoping
and praying that the States may hencefortf
be united and inseparable.
This monument has been erected, dedicated
| and consecrated, so far as hopes, tears ant
prayers can consecrate it, to the memory O
| those who offered their lives to establish, de
fend and maintain the republic. The example
of true patriotism and devotion which the.
have given US should be needed. Peace ha
| succeeded war. But in peace the lover o
| his country his work to do. He will aim
| whatever his position ein life may be. t.
| make the whole people more prosperous
| more contented, more hopeful of the future
| more united, SO that what has been gain il
| time of war may not be lost by the wranglin
| of partisans in time of peace. In that struc
| ture not single stone has been placed t
| commemorate strife, partisanship or section
| alism. The republic has been maintained
| these young men will perpetuate it.
| Erected by people grateful for the devo
ton and heroism of their sons, thankful tina
| the strife has ended and full of hope for tn
future of their country, this monument ha
| now been committed to the care of the cit
of New Haven. On behalf of that city, who's
| charter dates back almost to the war of tn
| Revolution, and in the presence of these vii
nesses, accept the trust and promise that s
| long as love Of country remains every ston
shall be carefully watched and securely KEY
in its place.